After my meeting with Luz Angelica, we headed back down to the center of town, where don Christian dropped me off. I think he wanted to stay, we were both still buzzing about this beautiful of Costa Rican paradise. But he had more clients to drive, so we parted company.
On Fridays, the Atenas Farmers' Market is a community gathering place of fresh foods, friends greeting each other, and smiling tourists. Somewhere around 70 or more stands dotted two longish, perpendicular blocks of farmers, artisans, and prepared food vendors.